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Criminal Court Process for Leon County Texas

Leon County is an East Texas county on Interstate 45 midway between Dallas and Houston, and Centerville is its county seat. Three justice of the peace courts and five small municipal courts take Class C cases; the County Judge, sitting as the constitutional county court, takes Class A and B misdemeanors; and felonies are tried in one of three district courts that sit in Centerville, the 12th, 87th and 278th District Courts. The Leon County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanors, and the District Attorney for the 369th Judicial District handles felonies. The Leon County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Centerville.

  • District Courts (12th, 87th and 278th), District Clerk, 139 East Main Street (PO Box 39), Centerville, TX 75833, (903) 536-2227
  • Leon County Court, County Clerk, 155 North Cass Street (PO Box 98), Centerville, TX 75833, (903) 536-2352
  • Leon County Attorney (misdemeanors), Centerville, (903) 536-2131
  • 369th Judicial District Attorney (felonies), Centerville; reach the office through the courthouse at (903) 536-2331
  • Leon County Jail (Leon County Sheriff's Office), Centerville, TX 75833, (903) 536-2749

Which court hears your case. Class C misdemeanors, which carry only a fine, cover offenses like speeding on I-45, public intoxication, theft under $100 and assault without bodily injury. They go to the Justice of the Peace court for the precinct where the offense took place, or to the municipal court of Buffalo, Jewett, Marquez, Normangee or Oakwood when a city officer writes the ticket. Class A and B misdemeanors, such as a first DWI, are heard in the Leon County Court; Leon County has no county court at law. Felonies begin with magistrate warnings and, after a grand jury indicts, are tried in the 12th, 87th or 278th District Court, courts whose judges also serve neighboring counties.

Where pretrial inmates are held. The Leon County Jail in Centerville is small and tends to run close to full; the state jail commission's January 2022 report showed 48 people in 53 beds. Arrests along the interstate add to the population. People unable to post bail remain there while their cases are pending, and when space is short the Sheriff may house some inmates in another county. Call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 536-2749 to confirm where someone is held.

Local courts in Leon County (justice of the peace, municipal and county courts)

Leon County's justice courts are in Buffalo (Precinct 1), Centerville (Precinct 2) and Marquez (Precinct 4). Interstate 45 runs through Buffalo and Centerville, so traffic citations fill much of their dockets. The justices also serve as magistrates for arrestees at the county jail, where they explain rights and set bond. Five towns maintain their own municipal courts.

Justice of the peace courts

  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, 928 East Commerce Street (PO Box 609), Buffalo, TX 75831, (903) 322-4795
  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, 113 West Main Street (PO Box 69), Centerville, TX 75833, (903) 536-2523
  • Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, 320 South Austin Street (mailing PO Box 85), Marquez, TX 77865, (903) 529-1261

Municipal courts

  • Buffalo Municipal Court, Buffalo City Hall, 144 Avant Street (PO Box 219), Buffalo, TX 75831, (903) 322-5347
  • Jewett Municipal Court, 114 North Broadway (PO Box 235), Jewett, TX 75846, (903) 626-6050
  • Marquez Municipal Court, PO Box 85, Marquez, TX 77865, (903) 529-3020
  • Normangee Municipal Court, PO Box 37, Normangee, TX 77871, (936) 396-3691
  • Oakwood Municipal Court, PO Box 96, Oakwood, TX 75855, (903) 545-2131

County court

  • Leon County Court (constitutional county court, County Judge presiding; Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals), 155 North Cass Street (PO Box 98), Centerville, TX 75833, (903) 536-2352

Normangee lies partly in Madison County, so check which county's court is named on a citation from that area. Drivers ticketed on I-45 who live far away can usually pay, request a driving safety course or deferred disposition, or ask for a court date by contacting the court before the appearance date. An appeal from a justice or municipal court conviction must be filed within ten days.

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Misdemeanor (for example, theft, a first DWI, assault causing bodily injury, criminal trespass)

A Class A or B arrest in Leon County means booking at the Leon County Jail in Centerville and an appearance before a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate, usually a justice of the peace, gives the article 15.17 warnings, notes any request for appointed counsel, and sets bail. The person can post cash, hire a bondsman for a surety, or be released on a personal bond if the magistrate grants one.

In the Leon County Court

The Leon County Attorney files misdemeanor cases with the County Judge. Defendants who cannot afford a lawyer and face possible jail should apply for appointed counsel under the county's indigent defense plan, either at magistration or through the County Clerk at (903) 536-2352. Cases may be dismissed, diverted, resolved by plea or deferred adjudication, or tried to a six-person jury that must agree unanimously.

Punishment

  • Class B: confinement of no more than 180 days, and a fine not exceeding $2,000.
  • Class A: confinement of no more than a year, and a fine not exceeding $4,000.
  • Theft starts at Class B for property worth $100 and moves to Class A at $750; it becomes a felony at $2,500.
  • A first DWI is Class B, with a jail minimum of 72 hours if not probated, a maximum of 180 days, a fine up to $3,000 and a license suspension. An open container raises the minimum to six days, and a 0.15 alcohol level makes the offense Class A.
  • Assault that causes bodily injury: Class A. Criminal trespass: generally Class B.

A typical Leon County misdemeanor is resolved within two to six months. Completing deferred adjudication can make a person eligible to request an order of nondisclosure.

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Felony (for example, burglary, felony theft, drug possession or delivery, aggravated assault)

Felony suspects are booked at the Leon County Jail, and a magistrate sets bond after reviewing the public safety report. Interstate drug seizures account for many Leon County felony arrests, and bond amounts in trafficking cases can be high. The district judge may modify bond on a motion, and a jailed defendant in a non-violent felony case generally qualifies for release on a personal bond if the State is not ready for trial within 90 days.

Stages of a felony

  1. Indictment. The 369th Judicial District Attorney presents evidence to a Leon County grand jury, where an indictment takes the votes of at least nine of its twelve members.
  2. Arraignment. The case is assigned to the 12th, 87th or 278th District Court, and an attorney is appointed for an indigent defendant.
  3. Pretrial. The defense receives discovery and may file motions, including challenges to highway stops and searches.
  4. Resolution. Most felonies end in a plea agreement or deferred adjudication. A jury trial requires twelve jurors to agree, and the defendant may elect to have the jury set punishment.

Felony levels

  • State jail felony: 180 days up to two years, served in a state jail.
  • Third degree: two up to ten years in a state prison.
  • Second degree: two up to twenty years; home burglary and aggravated assault are typical.
  • First degree: five up to ninety-nine years, or life; large-quantity drug trafficking often lands here.

Each felony level allows a fine of up to $10,000, and prior felony convictions may enhance the range. "3g" offenses carry half-time parole eligibility. Leon County felony cases commonly run six to eighteen months. To ask about an appointed lawyer, call the District Clerk at (903) 536-2227.

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Violent felony (for example, murder, sexual assault, aggravated robbery)

Most people charged with violent felonies in Leon County remain in the Leon County Jail, or another jail used by the Sheriff, until trial. Personal bonds are prohibited for these offenses, and Under a constitutional amendment Texas voters approved in 2025, judges in Leon County can deny bail in some violent-crime cases.

  • Capital murder: life imprisonment without parole, or death.
  • Murder: sentenced in the first-degree range, from a five-year minimum to 99 years or life.
  • Sexual assault: second degree. Aggravated sexual assault: first degree, with a minimum of 25 years for certain child victims. Sex-offender registration follows either conviction.
  • Aggravated robbery: first degree, with half-time parole eligibility as a "3g" offense.

The Texas Rangers often assist with homicides and other major cases in Leon County, and forensic testing can mean a year to three years before trial. Victims have state constitutional rights to be informed, to attend and to be heard, and the district attorney's office provides victim assistance. Indigent capital defendants may be represented by the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases.

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Juveniles (under 17) arrested in Leon County

In Texas, juvenile court jurisdiction covers people who were ages 10 to 16 when the alleged offense took place. A 17-year-old is prosecuted as an adult and booked at the Leon County Jail.

Intake

The Leon County juvenile board designates which court sits as juvenile court, usually the county court or one of the district courts. The juvenile probation department serving Leon County conducts intake and decides whether to release the child to a parent, handle the matter informally, or refer it to the prosecutor for a petition.

Detention

There is no juvenile detention center in Leon County. A youth who must be held is typically placed in a contracted regional facility, such as one in the Brazos Valley or Central Texas area. The court must hold a detention hearing within two working days, and the child gets an appointed lawyer if the family cannot afford one.

Possible outcomes

  • Deferred prosecution, ending in dismissal when completed.
  • Juvenile probation under court-ordered conditions.
  • Commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) in felony cases.
  • Determinate sentencing for specified serious offenses, possibly continuing in adult prison.

Prosecutors may request certification to adult court, generally for youths 14 or older charged with capital, first-degree or certain aggravated drug felonies, and for youths 15 or older charged with other felonies. Juvenile records are confidential, and sealing is usually possible once the legal conditions are met.

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Federal cases (U.S. District Court) from Leon County

Federal law places Leon County in the Waco Division of the Western District of Texas, and federal charges from Centerville, Buffalo and the rest of the county are heard at the federal courthouse on Franklin Avenue in Waco.

  • Clerk, Waco Division: 800 Franklin Avenue, Room 380, Waco, TX 76701, (254) 750-1501
  • U.S. Attorney, Waco office: 800 Franklin Avenue, Suite 280, Waco, TX 76701, (254) 750-1580
  • Federal defense: the Western District's Federal Public Defender, which has a Waco office, or a CJA panel lawyer

Common federal charges

Interstate 45 is a major corridor between Houston and Dallas, and federal cases from Leon County often grow out of highway stops that uncover large drug loads, bulk cash or human smuggling. Firearms offenses, child exploitation and fraud also lead to federal charges.

Federal process

Leon County arrestees in federal cases are taken to Waco for an initial appearance before a U.S. magistrate judge, where the charges are read and counsel is appointed if needed. Federal bail is never sold, so a Centerville bondsman cannot help; at a detention hearing, usually within three court days, the judge decides under the Bail Reform Act whether to release the defendant with Pretrial Services supervision or order detention. When the case starts by complaint, indictment is due within 30 days, and the Speedy Trial Act provides 70 days to trial, with exclusions that often extend it.

Guilty pleas resolve nearly all Waco Division prosecutions, and a trial verdict must be unanimous among twelve jurors. A presentence report guides sentencing under the advisory Guidelines, and mandatory minimums apply in many drug and firearms cases. Federal sentences have no parole, so prisoners serve about 85 percent in the Bureau of Prisons and then supervised release. The Fifth Circuit hears appeals.

Looking up a federal prisoner

A name or register number entered in the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator will show where a federal prisoner is held. Someone awaiting a federal trial in a county jail under contract with the Marshals Service may also appear on that jail's roster. Juveniles are rarely charged federally.

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This guide explains in general terms how criminal cases proceed in Leon County and is not legal advice. Court practices and phone numbers change, so confirm details with the court, and talk to a defense lawyer about any charge. To request a court-appointed lawyer, ask at magistration or call the Leon County Clerk at (903) 536-2352 for misdemeanors or the District Clerk at (903) 536-2227 for felonies.

Criminal Court Process for Leon County Texas

Leon County Texas Criminal Court System – Definitions

It might be helpful to define some words that will be used on this site, when explaining the Texas Court System and how it works. The definitions on this site are for general information and not legal advice. It is always preferred to follow information given by your attorney or local authorities.

If you scroll down below this content, and the listing of the courts in Leon County, you will find a simple flowchart diagram and a video that will help you visualize the stages of the Criminal Court Process.

Arrest is when Texas, Leon County or local police take a person into custody and start the legal process. The arrested person may or may not be immediately jailed. 

In less serious crimes, the person may only be given a citation ordering that they appear in municipal or Leon County court on a certain date. In cases involving more serious crimes, the person is usually placed in the county jail until an arraignment, or a judge decides the next step.

Booking is when the Leon County sheriff or local police gather information such as the detainee’s name, address and why the person is being arrested. Booking also includes fingerprinting, criminal history, investigation and verification of identity. Bail for lower-level crimes may be set right after booking so the arrested has the opportunity to “bail or bond out” before being detained.

The prosecution, sometimes called “the government” or “the people” or “the state” is the side that press the charges and seeks punishment for the offense. These are attorneys that work for the state of Texas, Leon County or a city or town. The prosecuting attorney for Leon County or the district works in the prosecutor’s office.  A U.S. Attorney prosecutes federal cases.  

Jurisdiction is an important term in the court system that means whether a court has the obligation or duty or right to handle a case.  For example, if you run a red light in your town or city, a municipal court would likely have jurisdiction over your case, but the next town or city over would not have jurisdiction over your case.  If you attempted to flee from police when they attempted to stop you after you ran the red light, it becomes a more serious crime, and the municipal court might not have jurisdiction so you might be assigned to a higher-level court that has jurisdiction over the more serious crime.  Jurisdiction varies from state to state and sometimes county to county.

Arraignment in Texas comes after charges are formally filed, usually by indictment for a felony. The trial court reads the charge and the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. It is a separate step from the first appearance before a magistrate, where rights are explained, bail is set and a request for an appointed lawyer can be made.

An arraignment is not a trial, and the defendant is entitled to a trial within a reasonable amount of time after the arraignment.

Bail is money paid that is held by the Leon County or municipal court to make sure that the arrested does not flee the area before their trial. In Texas, bail and its conditions are set by a magistrate soon after arrest, at the hearing often called magistration. When the case is over, cash posted as bail is refunded on the court’s order to the person named on the receipt, less any fee the law allows.

If a person does not pay bail, they stay in custody until their trial.  Bail can be denied if the court feels that the arrested would be a danger to others if released. Sometimes the court decides that there is a good chance that the arrested will show up for trial and not flee so they are released on their own promise, or recognizance without having to pay bail.

A bond proceeding is the determination of how much bail is to be paid. In Texas it usually happens at the first appearance before a magistrate, soon after arrest, well before any arraignment. A defendant may have a lawyer at a bond proceeding, and a defendant facing a request to deny bail under Proposition 3 has the right to one at that hearing. Jailers, police and prosecutors can’t set bail. In Texas a magistrate does, usually within 48 hours of arrest, and that magistrate may be a justice of the peace, a municipal judge, an appointed magistrate or a county or district judge. Texas doesn’t use one bail schedule for the whole state; each county’s judges adopt their own. Before setting bail, the magistrate reviews a Public Safety Report on the person’s criminal history (the Damon Allen Act, Senate Bill 6, 2021). Since September 2025, Senate Bill 9 sends some felony bail decisions to a judge rather than an appointed magistrate, and since November 2025 Proposition 3 lets a judge deny bail outright for certain violent and sexual felonies after a hearing.

It is always important to have family involvement after being arrested.  Not only can they make calls and communicate on your behalf (not all bond companies will accept collect calls), but family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court, not only for the defendant’s own good, but because they may have signed bond paperwork and responsible to pay if the defendant does not show in court. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

(There have been phone scams to where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsman will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

A judicial public bond or personal recognizance bond is a bond where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the money if the defendant does not show up to court. If the defendant does not show, the full amount will be due and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible to pay the court.  Sometimes the court decides that there is a good chance that the arrested will show up for trial and not flee so they are released on their own promise, or recognizance.  

Cash bonds in Texas. Instead of using a bondsman, the defendant or someone on their behalf deposits the full bail amount with the court or the sheriff. The money is held until the case ends, then refunded on the court’s order to the person named on the receipt, less the administrative fee the law allows (Art. 17.02).

Surety Bond is when defendant pays a percentage of the bond amount (usually 10–15%) to a professional bondsman or bail bond company licensed under Texas law, or by the county’s bail bond board in counties that have one. The bondsman then signs the bond on behalf of the defendant. The defendant does not receive any of the money back. If the bondsman feels the defendant is a flight risk, they can refuse to give a bond or charge a higher fee. For example, a bondsman may determine a defendant is a flight risk if they are from a state other than Texas.

A Property Bond is a bond in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate.  Usually, the property must be in Leon County, and it must be worth at least the amount of the bond.

An Unsecured Bond is when the defendant is released without paying bail upfront, but they must pay the full amount if they do not appear in court.

A Secured Bond is when the defendant pays a portion of the bail up front. If they show to court, they would get the money back and if they don’t show up to court, would have to pay the entire bail amount.

A criminal defense attorney (also called lawyer or counsel) is hired or retained to represent the arrested as early as possible after the arrest.

If there is a chance that the case might go to trial and the defendant cannot afford an attorney, the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that the court provide an attorney. This is called indigent representation and a public defender or assigned attorney would represent the defendant in all proceedings. Indigent representation is only available misdemeanor and felony cases that could result in jail time, juvenile cases and certain appeal cases. Class C misdemeanors do not qualify for indigent representation.  

Texas requires that the county pays for appointed counsel and expenses and each county may address indigent defense differently but must comply with the state commission’s guidelines.  If an accused cannot afford a lawyer, the court appoints one. A judge may later order the defendant to repay some or all of that cost if they are able to.  

For less serious cases or civil cases, pro bono volunteers give legal help free or at low cost. Many hold clinics on representing yourself or clearing (expunging) a record. Pro Bono Texas is a good place to start looking for one.

Many courts will provide forms and help for people who want to represent themselves, called pro se.

In Texas, a district court is the main state trial court for felonies. The name can also mean a U.S. federal district court, which hears federal cases; Texas has four federal judicial districts with offices around the state. It is important that you check the address of the court you are to appear in rather than to ask someone because that person might give you directions to the wrong “district” court. Being late to court can land you in custody as well.

Pretrial proceeding is the process where both sides (prosecution and defense) gather information, interview witnesses, request records, videos etc. Pretrial proceedings also include communications with the judge assigned to the case and these appearances are either in person or by on-line conferencing. Some pretrial proceedings may not require a defendant’s appearance, allowing an attorney to appear in their place. The information that is gathered is called discovery and both sides must share the information that they have gathered.  This information does not include conversations between the arrested and their attorney.

Most cases do not go to trial because both sides reach a plea deal, where both sides try to reach a reasonable punishment based on what was learned in the pretrial proceedings.  A plea deal can only happen if the accused person admits they are guilty in exchange for a lighter punishment.  The reason they must admit guilt is because it would not be fair to punish someone who claims they are not guilty.  There are times in plea bargaining when the prosecution agrees to give a lighter sentence in exchange for information leading to the arrest of more serious criminal related to the crime.  

Trial is where both sides share their information in front of a judge or a judge and jury. After listening to all the evidence, the judge or jury decides the verdict which is whether if the person is guilty or not guilty. If a court has only a judge hearing both sides, it is called a bench trial.  If a jury is selected, it is called a jury trial.  If the defendant is found non-guilty, they are released.  If they are found to be guilty, the next step is sentencing.

Sentencing is the punishment that the judge decides the person should get. This could be jail or prison time, fines, community service, probation, or a combination.

Appeal is asking for a higher court to hear the case again at an appellate court.  If the accused person thinks something went wrong at trial or has new information that was not available during the trial or that the sentence is too harsh, the defense attorney can ask for an appeal. It is not unusual for an appeal when there is a long jail sentence, but an appeal can be denied if the appellate court feels that the original trial or sentencing was fair.

Texas Felony vs Misdemeanor

In Texas, a misdemeanor is divided into Class A, Class B and Class C.

  • Class A is the most serious misdemeanor with penalties of up to 1 year in county jail and a fine of up to $4000.  Examples of a Class A misdemeanor in Texas include property theft valued between $750 and $2500, certain drug possession offenses and assault with bodily harm. 
  • Class B Misdemeanors can result in penalties of up to 180 days in county jail and a fine of up to $2000. Examples of a Class B misdemeanor include first offense DWI, possession of marijuana and criminal trespassing.
  • Class C misdemeanor is the least serious and results in a fine of up to $500 without jail time. Examples of Class C misdemeanor include disorderly conduct, simple assault without bodily injury and minor possession of alcohol.

A felony crime in Texas is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor and can be punished with more significant fines and jail time of more than one year.  Examples of felony crimes are murder, rape, theft, aggravated assault, drug trafficking, kidnapping and identity theft.

In Texas, the elected District Clerk keeps the records for felony cases and the elected County Clerk (or County Court at Law clerk) keeps misdemeanor records; both accept filings, bonds, fees and fines and keep the court’s files.

A warrant is used to get someone to appear in court or to law enforcement.  There must be good reason to believe that the person is involved in a crime. The warrant gives authority to arrest the person and search for evidence for the investigation of the crime. 

A criminal summons is issued to request that a person appear in court at a particular time and date.  It does not involve an arrest.  A traffic ticket, summary citation or lesser misdemeanor could be considered a summons if you are given a court date.

A summary citation, commonly referred to as a ticket, is a criminal summons by a law enforcement officer either in person or via mail accusing the defendant of a minor offense, stating potential fine, listing the court having jurisdiction and instructions for addressing the issue. Defendants may or may not be required to appear in court or handle the matter by entering a plea via mail.

Fines are usually paid to the District Clerk or County Clerk, and payment methods can be found on the Leon County District Clerk or County Clerk website. If you do not pay your fine on time, you can lose your driver’s license, have to pay additional fees or even have a warrant for your arrest.  It is important to read the instructions on the ticket issued by the police officer or court at the time of your arrest. For a parking ticket or summary citation, the fine amount and how to send payment should be on the ticket. 

Texas Criminal Court System - How it Works

Justice courts are located within precincts are the lower-level criminal courts that handle Class C misdemeanors such as disorderly conduct, public intoxication and minor possession of alcohol and traffic violations. The judges are magistrates. 

Municipal courts handle violations of municipal ordinances (city laws), traffic violations, parking violations and criminal misdemeanor offenses that occur within the city or towns police jurisdiction. They overlap with justice courts in handling Class C misdemeanors. These courts are for criminal misdemeanors and are only punishable by fine and there is no confinement.

When there is an appeal request from a judgement made in justice or municipal court, the case is heard in a county or district court as if the original trial in the lower court had not occurred.  This is called trial de novo.

Texas County Courts are the original and trial courts for the more serious Class A and B misdemeanor cases. Each Texas county has one constitutional county court, and many counties have added statutory County Courts at Law to share its caseload; in larger counties those courts hear most Class A and B misdemeanors.  County courts are not courts for felony cases.

District courts in Texas are trial courts that handle criminal felony cases from beginning to end.  

Every Texas county designates at least one court to sit as its juvenile court (Family Code 51.04). A child in juvenile court is someone who was 10 through 16 at the time of the alleged conduct; at 17, Texas treats a person as an adult in criminal cases. The juvenile cases are handled by judges assigned to only serve “juvenile court”.

Courts of Appeal handle appeals from the district and county courts.

Specialty courts or problem-solving courts are being adopted in many states as a way to handle cases that involve non-violent and first-time offender cases in a way to where the offender can retain a job or responsibilities while following specific orders of the court as returned court appearances, periodic evaluations or testing for substances. Texas offers a variety of specialty courts throughout the state including drug, veteran’s, re-entry and DWI courts.

Texas has two high courts. The Texas Supreme Court is the final word on civil and juvenile cases. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin is the highest court for criminal cases and automatically reviews every death sentence. Most criminal appeals reach it after one of the state’s intermediate courts of appeals has ruled.

FEDERAL COURT

Federal Court deals with crimes involving violations of United States laws.  Federal crimes include federal drug trafficking, federal tax evasion and fraud that crossed state lines and include crimes that occur on federal property as post offices or federal buildings.  

Cases involving crimes that involve the FBI or DEA or Immigration agencies are federal crimes. Terrorism is a federal crime. 

There are some differences in the Federal court system as compared to the Texas state court system. For example, the attorneys who work for the courts are called United States Attorneys and Federal judges are called District Court Judges (not to be confused by local state district courts).  

Federal Magistrate Judges hear the case early on, but they do not decide on the cases at a trial like the Federal District Court Judges. In a federal case, a grand jury is used for indictments.

There are four U.S. Federal Judicial Districts in Texas.

Courts

BUFFALO CITY COURT HOUSE
144 AVANT ST
BUFFALO TX, 75831
903-322-5347

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